When it comes to making millions, being in charge of a country is not a bad place to start.
Presidents and Prime Ministers are often fabulously wealthy, with some making their fortune before taking office - the money coming in handy to smooth the climb up the political ladder.
However when it comes to the world’s richest political leaders, it’s far more common to see their position being used to generate money.
Others simply inherit both power and financial security from parents in non-democratic states - with no need for the inconveniece of an election.
Here are the 10 wealthiest political leaders in the world.
9. Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak may no longer be British Prime Minister, but he's still one of the world's richest politicans. The majority of his fortune actually comes from his wife - British-Indian heiress Akshata Murty, who is the daughter of IT billionaire N.R. Narayana Murthy. Sunak is estimated to be worth around $800 million. | Getty Images
![Horacio Cartes is the current president of Paraguay, who previously served in the role from 2013-2018. His fortune of around $500 million comes from a range of industries, including tobacco, soft drinks, meat production,[4] and banking.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/08/15/8/31/GettyImages-181753602.jpg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
10. Horacio Cartes
Horacio Cartes is the current president of Paraguay, who previously served in the role from 2013-2018. His fortune of around $500 million comes from a range of industries, including tobacco, soft drinks, meat production,[4] and banking. | Getty Images